The first-ever county council survey dedicated to the world-famous Robin Hood legend is now open.

This is a chance for residents and visitors to give their views on how they see the Nottinghamshire legend, in terms of his image and how he is used to promote city and county attractions such as Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle.

The survey will also include a series of questions targeted at local businesses to help gather research on how they may use the Robin Hood brand.

Chloe McCready grew up in a very special home in Derby. Her parents decided to become foster carers, opening their hearts and home to children who needed love and safety. Chloe was just a young girl when her family’s journey in fostering began, but it shaped her life in amazing ways.

Her mother had started out as a childminder, but she realised that fostering was her true calling. Chloe’s childhood was filled with the sounds of laughter, tears, and the joyful chaos of having different children come and go. The experience gave Chloe a deep understanding of love, resilience, and empathy.

“You treat them like you’ve known them forever,” says Chloe. “They become your family, and you give them so much love that it shapes who you are.”

Veolia, Nottinghamshire County Council’s recycling and waste partner, is donating to local charity Headway Nottingham each time residents use the free Recycling Checker in January, with a commitment of up to £1,000.

This New Year, Veolia and Nottinghamshire County Council are encouraging residents to learn more about what can be recycled at home by donating 10p to local charity, Headway Nottingham, every time a search is carried out using the free Recycling Checker tool in January.

With a commitment of up to £1,000, Nottinghamshire residents can make a significant difference, not only to the environment, but also to people in Nottinghamshire who have been affected by brain injury. To participate, residents should download the free MyNotts app and use the Recycling Checker before disposing of items.

A special celebration event has taken place at a new Nottinghamshire woodland to mark the final tree being planted there.

Councillor John Cottee, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Deputy Member for Transport and Environment, performed the ceremonial planting at Monarch Wood, near Willey Wood Farm, at Brinsley.

Monarch Wood is a new woodland created as part of the Government-led programme Trees for Climate, sponsored by the Woodland Trust, the county council’s Green Investment Fund, and the Greenwood Community Forest.

A Nottinghamshire man says he is ‘surprised, pleased and very honoured’ to have been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025.

Dr David Nunn, 76, from Kimberley, has received the prestigious accolade for his work in recording the names of those from the county who died in the First World War.

The Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour, funded by Nottinghamshire County Council, lists the names of almost 14,000 local men and women who lost their lives in the 1914-1918 war. 

The finished renovation of Bircotes Young People’s Centre was celebrated recently by partners, councillors and young people at an official reopening event.

Bircotes Young People’s Centre in Bassetlaw provides a variety of support and guidance for more than 100 young people each week in the community, including music, dance, arts, sports, adventure activities and games.

Initially scheduled to have a refurbishment to only its ceiling and lighting features, the centre partners agreed to complete all the maintenance in one go. Nottinghamshire County Council, Arc Partnership, Barnsley Premier Leisure and Serlby Park school worked together to transform the Young People’s Centre into a vibrant, functional, warm and welcoming space.